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Time runs out on Brisbane parking meter overhaul
A year into a process to overhaul the parking meter system, the council has scrapped it.
- by Lucy Stone
Queensland coal plant grant funded before key report finalised or published
A report relied on to approve a $3.6 million grant for a pre-feasibility study into a coal-fired power station in north Queensland has not been finalised or published.
- by Mike Foley
Quarantined woman deprived of fresh air and 'of liberty'
A Queensland Human Rights Commission has made recommendations for Queensland police and Queensland Health to improve the lives of individuals in quarantine.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Brisbane Metro budget blowout costs ratepayers $64 million
Brisbane City Council said the year-long delays to the project's state government approvals had cost it millions.
- by Lucy Stone
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Learner crashes into Gold Coast MP office, sparking fears of political attack
A police spokesman said the 17-year-old male driver's mother was in the passenger seat of the station wagon when the "unfortunate accident" happened.
- by Jocelyn Garcia and Toby Crockford
Victoria Police, IBAC can't investigate Gobbo cops, top corruption lawyer says
A submission to the Lawyer X royal commission has called for a special prosecutor to ensure police implicated in the Informer 3838 scandal are brought to justice.
- by Chip Le Grand
COVID-19 likely to become 'endemic' like annual flu, says UK Chief Scientist
Sir Patrick Vallance warns a truly sterilising vaccine that eradicates the virus is unlikely and the disease will continue to circulate.
- by Latika Bourke
Analysis
US votes 2020
Trump's feud with Fauci exactly what Republicans want to avoid
Taking pot-shots at such a popular figure is the type of undisciplined behaviour Republican strategists want Trump to avoid at this stage of the campaign.
- by Matthew Knott
Broncos have 'responsibility' to make up for men's flop: Brigginshaw
The Dally M female player of the year says the onus is on her team to redeem the honour of the Brisbane club in Sunday's grand final after the men took the NRL wooden spoon in 2020.
- by Sarah Keoghan
QUEENSLAND DECIDES
More than 15,000 ballots cast on record first day of voting
- by Toby Crockford
Your guide to each seat in the Queensland state election
Candidates will vie for election in 93 seats across Queensland at the October 31 poll. Check out the candidates and contenders and discover more about each electorate.
- by Danielle Cronin
Deb Frecklington refuses to outline stance on euthanasia
While Annastacia Palaszczuk has doubled down on her commitment to assisted-dying laws, the LNP leader wants to wait for a Law Reform Commission report on the issue.
- by Matt Dennien and Lydia Lynch
Queensland
Ian Healy says council's business hub a good delivery but opposition dismisses it
The Business Hub at 155 Queen Street will offer free advice and facilities to businesses struggling during the pandemic.
- by Lucy Stone
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Missing person
Brisbane man missing at waterhole 'passed 18 warning signs', police say
A search has been launched for a 37-year-old man who went missing in a popular swimming hole.
- by Jocelyn Garcia and Toby Crockford
'Hottest ticket in town': AFL GF tickets gone in 20 minutes
But those who were not quick enough were added to an online queue, with one fan posting, "I’m so mad and upset".
- by Jocelyn Garcia and Toby Crockford
Mother-of-five identified as woman found dead near the Pacific Motorway
Tributes are being posted for the 32-year-old found dead near the M1.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Council may pull the plug on brightly lit inner-Brisbane billboards
The boards could soon be banned in some areas after Paddington complaints.
- by Lucy Stone
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Politics
ASIO warns MPs they are potential targets for foreign interference
The nation's domestic intelligence chief will write to all federal MPs warning foreign spies are looking to steal Australia's secrets and gain a foothold in the nation.
- by Anthony Galloway
NBN defends boss Stephen Rue's $3 million pay packet during pandemic
- by Rob Harris and Jennifer Duke
Business
Cochlear boss warns of second wave risks to elective surgery return
The hearing implant maker says the strategy stays the same in tough conditions - but warns of potential disruption from second waves.
- by Emma Koehn
As it happened: ASX drops 0.7% as banks and materials drag
- by Lucy Battersby and Emma Koehn
Analysis
World markets
'More red ink than black gold': Oil industry making deals in fight for survival
- by Clifford Krauss
Analysis
US votes 2020
Biden's progressive new friends get ready to grip the US economy
- by Russell Lynch
World
Airlines' chiefs call for quarantine to be scrapped worldwide, replaced with departure testing
British Airways' new CEO warns the industry may not survive the pandemic if people do not start flying again soon.
- by Latika Bourke
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A change is as good as a holiday: How wanderlust inspireshome makeovers
Just because we can’t travel to our favourite holiday destinations, doesn’t mean we can’t bring some of that vacation dazzle to our interiors – minus the jetlag.
- by Lisa Marie Corso
'Uncharted waters': Should you borrow 95 per cent in a recession?
Aussies saddling themselves with the maximum debt under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been warned to treat the property leg-up with caution.
- by Sarah Webb
Life & Culture
New season of Fargo is interesting, but ambition may be its downfall
With a new season of a popular show comes the risk of expectations not being met. Fargo may have such a problem on its hands.
- by Genevieve Rota
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Sport
Dally M debacle could force change to future votes as Raiders lash out at Wighton 'disrespect'
Jack Wighton's Dally M Medal was overshadowed by Nathan Cleary's loss and the leaked announcement - and Canberra are not happy.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
To'omua set to be sidelined for rest of Wallabies season
The star Wallabies playmaker is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the All Blacks.
- by Sam Phillips
Broncos have 'responsibility' to make up for men's flop: Brigginshaw
The Dally M female player of the year says the onus is on her team to redeem the honour of the Brisbane club in Sunday's grand final after the men took the NRL wooden spoon in 2020.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Australian cricket
NSW considers Cricket Australia proposal that could save $300m India tour
CA has formally approached the state government for India to quarantine in Sydney, a move that could see the international men's season start in the city.
- by Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik and Matt Dennien
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Socceroos
Arnold facing big decision on Socceroos future
Socceroo boss Graham Arnold has received offers from two suitors, his agent has confirmed.
- by Michael Lynch
'That's a bummer': Ivan Cleary confirms early heads-up on Dally M gong
Ivan Cleary found out about the leaked results but elected not to tell his son.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Snap Shot: Richmond invite Barty to the party, Tiger fan's long road to grand final
Ash Barty has been invited to present the premiership cup if Richmond win.
- by Peter Ryan
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The 'G in 2020: Gabba in shape for grand final
Not so fast .... Gabba curator David Sandurski thought he had left grand final day behind him when he moved to the Gabba after six years at the MCG.
